General Information

Serial #

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Part Number

9

Total Parts

9

AKA

N/A

Patents

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General Description

Rubber and synthetic case to store radiotelephone and its components. Étui en caoutchouc et synthétique pour entreposer un radiotéléphone et ses composantes.

Dimensions

Note: These reflect the general size for storage and are not necessarily representative of the object's true dimensions.

Length

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Width

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Height

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Thickness

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Weight

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Diameter

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Volume

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Lexicon

Group

Communications

Category

Radio

Sub-Category

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Manufacturer

AKA

Motorola

Country

Unknown

State/Province

Unknown

City

Unknown

Context

Country

Canada

State/Province

Unknown

Period

Used from the time of its production in 1993 and potentially up until the time of donation in 2013.

Canada

This model is one of the various Motorola models that was proven successful throughout Europe and North America amongst the average cellular phone user.

Function

Used to store and protect a radiotelephone and its various components when not in use.

Technical

Motorola introduced "bag phones" in 1992, after similar models (Motorola 4500X, 4800X, and 5000X, and the Motorola Tough Talker) had proved successful in Europe and North America. These initial models featured a handset that was attached to a large and heavy metal case that contained the transceiver and battery pack. By reducing the size and weight of the transceiver and battery pack, and by introducing more fashionable leather bags, Motorola was able to make their product more marketable to the average cellular phone user. Motorola released five different variations of the Motorola 480. Motorola offered two Carry Phone models. This is an example of a standard version which was powered by the vehicle electrical system and did not come equipped with a battery. Its power connector, however, did have connectors for an optional battery and an external hands-free microphone. The deluxe version came equipped with a battery, an AC charger, and an integrated hands-free microphone contained in the connector assembly.

Area Notes

Unknown

Details

Markings

On the exterior surface of the case: " MOTOROLA "

Missing

Appears complete.

Finish

The exterior surface of the case is made from black leather with a metal zipper around its edge. The interior of the case has a black synthetic phone holder and a black synthetic pouch with a metal zipper.

Decoration

The exterior surface of the case has a Motorola logo.